Gold Star

Civil Engineering Chair Honored for Teaching

Melanie Sattler, Civil Engineering Department chair and the Dr. Syed Qasim Endowed Professor, is one of 12 faculty members across the UT System to earn a Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award for her extraordinary classroom teaching performance and dedication to innovation.

Dr. Sattler arrived at UTA more than 20 years ago, and her goal has always been to support students in and out of the classroom. Her approach is focused on engaging students through experiential learning. In her classes, students learn and test theory through class projects and research.

While at UTA, she led the development of the University's sustainable engineering minor. She is also proud to have graduated 26 master's and 32 doctoral students, who now hold positions in consulting, industry, government, and academia.

“I'm passionate about providing a great educational experience for our students and preparing them the best we can as they enter the workforce,” Sattler says. ₪